A nation’s heritage is measured in terms of vitality of its traditions, and every nation has its own traditions that define its existence. Indian medical heritage is a national asset. India has a glorious tradition of healthcare system dating back to several millennia.

During the vedic period and then the samhitha period, particularly during 1500-1000 B.C upto 600 A.D, India had evolved highly sophisticated and codified systems with written treatises like Ayurveda. The holistic approach of the Indian systems of medicine which internalizes all aspects of human health and diseases is perhaps the greatest contribution of Ayurveda. Holistic medicine includes humanistic medicine, psycho-somatic medicine and behavioral medicine. In short, the intrinsic value of holistic medicine is its integral vision of health and Ayurveda fulfils these stipulations and much more.